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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,260

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,714

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $40,470
Base Invoice $39,800 $38,294
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Package 301A 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
3.5L V6 0  
Cargo cover 130 325
All-weather floor mats 120 200
Cargo mat 100 100
Cargo net   100
Remote start   550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   575
Adaptive cruise control 1,094  
Package 301A 1,900  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
3.5L V6 0  
Cargo cover 124 260
All-weather floor mats 114 160
Cargo mat 95 80
Cargo net   80
Remote start   440
Illuminated door sill trim plates   460
Options (change) 5,095 1,850
Options (change) 4,842 1,480
Destination 945 940
Total Price $47,715 $43,260
Total Invoice $45,587 $40,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,086
Model Year20172018
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,715$43,260
Adjustments for Features-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,845$43,260
Total Invoice$45,587$40,714
Adjustments for Features-1,7870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,800$40,714

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20172018
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,245$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20172018
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in115.3 in
Length198.3 in199.4 in
Width78.9 in77.5 in
Height70.0 in69.0 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft371.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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